The Diplomat
The FRG lost to Portugal and Austria in the vote for a seat on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul linked this to the support for Ukraine and Israel, as well as Russian lobbying.
Hungary has lifted its veto on EU accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova, which are set to launch on June 15. Budapest has set conditions regarding the rights of the Hungarian minority.
A deal with Iran could reduce regional tensions without changing the country's political regime. The document would restore shipping but will not resolve key contradictions.
A person was killed and dozens were injured as a result of the Iranian attack on the airport and diplomatic missions of Kuwait. The US called the incident a deliberate attack by Tehran.
The UN General Assembly has elected Austria, Portugal, and three other countries to the Security Council. The new members will begin their two-year term on January 1, 2027.
The Cyprus Presidency has begun preparations for opening the first cluster of negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU. This decision is a strategic priority for the bloc.
Canadian diplomats visited Caracas to assess the state of the embassy. Mark Carney's government is considering restoring presence and investing in resource extraction.
Hungary is ready to unblock the start of Ukraine's EU accession negotiations on June 15. The parties have made progress on the issue of national minority rights.
The package includes restrictions against oil revenues, banks, and the Russian shadow fleet. The EU plans to fix the price of Russian oil at $44.
The President of the European Council called EU expansion to the Western Balkans a realistic scenario. Leaders of the region will meet at a summit in Montenegro this Friday.
The Trump administration will reduce the number of diplomatic missions in Africa providing visa services to 20. The changes will take effect in June following a decision by Marco Rubio.
Bartosz Cichocki returned the order due to the naming of a UAF unit after the Heroes of the UPA. In Poland, this decision was called troubling for bilateral relations.
Andrii Sybiha presented a step-by-step plan for the reform of the OSCE and the IAEA. The Minister called Russia's veto power in the UN Security Council the main threat to global security.
Beijing sent ships to Taiwan due to Japan-Philippines border negotiations. China considers these actions illegal and is tightening control in the region.
The President of Romania, Nicușor Dan, suggests the expulsion of the Russian ambassador due to the drone crash in Galați. Previously, the country had already closed the Russian consulate in Constanța.
An F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet over Iran was likely hit by a Chinese MANPADS. The aircraft crew was rescued, and the U.S. is investigating weapon supplies by Beijing.
The Trump administration revoked the visa of a Xinhua journalist following the expulsion of a NYT correspondent from China. The publication urged both countries to reconsider the decision.
General Francis Donovan discussed security with Cuban military officials near the Guantanamo base. The talks took place against the backdrop of increasing sanctions pressure from Washington.
UN Secretary-General hopes for the success of diplomacy and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump is preparing a final decision regarding the previous agreement with Iran.
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a memorandum regarding a truce and nuclear negotiations. President Trump has taken several days to deliberate before approving the document.
The U. S. diplomatic mission in Kyiv remains open and is operating without changes. Reports regarding the departure of American diplomats are false.
The Office of the President commented on the statement by the EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, regarding the US Embassy. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously denied information about the evacuation of American diplomats.
MFA spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that information regarding the departure of the US Embassy is untrue. The statement followed reports concerning Kaja Kallas.
Foreign Minister Sybiha thanked EU ministers for their resilience in the face of Russian threats in Kyiv. He emphasized the transformation of Europe during a meeting in Cyprus.
Ukraine rejects alternative integration models and seeks full EU membership. The authorities insist on opening all negotiation clusters in June.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Emmanuel Macron on June 12. The leaders will discuss defense cooperation and energy ahead of the G7 summit.
The EU fears that the Russian Federation will attack the Baltics or the Arctic to test NATO unity. Putin may resort to escalation due to heavy losses and the stalemate at the front.
The US did not issue a visa to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister to participate in a UN Security Council meeting. The Iranian Foreign Minister was also likely denied entry.
Marco Rubio and Nikol Pashinyan signed an agreement on the development of the TRIPP corridor. The countries also agreed on a partnership in the mining sector.
Zelenskyy is open to meetings with African leaders. Ukraine is expanding its network of embassies and aims to increase trade turnover beyond 6.7 billion dollars.